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severance

noun

The act of severing

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Word Facts

Word length
9
Starts with
S
Ends with
E
Contains
EV
Scrabble score
14
CEFR level
C1

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Pronunciation

ˈsɛv.ɹəns

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noun

  1. The act of severing

noun

  1. A personal or social separation (as between opposing factions)

    “They hoped to avoid a break in relations”

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They hoped to avoid a break in relations

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